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Masters Degrees in Biotechnology in the UK

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Biotechnology and Bioengineering MSc

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Biotechnology MSc

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Industrial Biotechnology MSc

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) United Kingdom

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Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc

Bangor University United Kingdom

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Biotechnology MSc

University of Portsmouth United Kingdom

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Biotechnology MSc

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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MSc Biotechnology/ Biotechnology with Business MSc

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) United Kingdom

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Food Science and Biotechnology MSc

Teesside University United Kingdom

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Pharmaceutical Biotechnology MSc

University of Greenwich United Kingdom

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Industrial Biotechnology MSc

University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

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Biotechnology MRes

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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Medical Biotechnology MSc

Edinburgh Napier University United Kingdom

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Molecular Biology and Biotechnology MSc

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate

Heriot-Watt University United Kingdom

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Molecular Biotechnology MSc

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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Applied Biotechnology MSc

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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All Biotechnology Masters Degrees

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Study a Biotechnology Masters in the UK in 2025

Biotechnology looks at the coming together of natural sciences and engineering sciences in order to use biological systems and living organisms to create products that meet a certain need. There are five main areas of biotechnology: animal, environmental, human, industrial and plant. You might choose to study a degree that focuses on one of these areas specifically, or a degree that covers them all throughout your studies.

Graduates of a masters degree in biotechnology will have a range of career options available to them. These include microbiologist, geneticist, ecological consultant, research analyst, and laboratory technician, among others.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as group projects and practical laboratory sessions. Modules you study might include:

  • Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
  • Virology
  • Microbial Fermentation
  • Computer Modelling in Science
  • Crop Science

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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